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Funny, moving account of three months in London which changed three lives forever, following the premature arrival of baby Jack, by wife of comedian and film star Denis. Affectionate take on the Brits: why a consultant goes from Mr to Dr to Mr; the filthy taste of Lucozade and weird but ultimately -- to Ann's mind -- successful workings of the NHS. An incredible series of events kicks off during what was supposed to have been a brief, weekend-long trip to England for Denis to appear on Live at Paramount City. At the time, Denis was an unknown comic still struggling for his big break, and Ann was just five-and-a-half months pregnant. Their weekend getaway took an unexpected turn the morning after their arrival, when Ann's waters broke as they strolled along Oxford Street. The premature start to Jack's entry into the world saw Ann end up in University College Hospital while Denis used the following months to make it in Britain as a stand up star, whilst partying with Jo Strummer and Mick Jagger in his spare time. It would be five months before the family would return to the United States.
This memoir investigates the chaotic and transformative experience of an American couple unexpectedly thrust into the British healthcare system and culture following the premature birth of their son. Ann Leary documents her transition from a short-term visitor to a long-term resident after her husband, comedian Denis Leary, finds himself balancing a burgeoning career in London with the demands of a medical emergency. The narrative utilizes a personal, observational framework to contrast American expectations with the realities of life in England.
What You Will Find
The text provides an accessible, lighthearted look at the intersection of personal crisis and cultural immersion. The author's perspective remains grounded in the specific, often humorous friction between her American background and her temporary life in London.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2004-03-01
Publisher:
Harper Collins
ISBN-10:
0007177763
ISBN-13:
9780007177769
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